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This month, we begin a new theme—a topic I believe is very important, because it relates to the reason why everything exists, and to the fulfillment of life. Many people are busy chasing things in life but lack a clear reason for doing so. Even after achieving what they pursue, they still feel empty inside. That’s why we sometimes hear of someone with status and fame ending their own life. This makes people wonder what was going on in their mind. Many of us want to be like that person, to have what they have, to succeed like them, but in reality, the person we thought had it all ended up taking his own life. It’s like someone climbing a cliff, using all their energy to reach the top, only to realize once he gets there, that he has climbed the wrong cliff. What a waste of time and energy. Purpose is about “Why?” Why do we do what we do? If we don’t know why we’re doing something, we’ll give up easily—especially when pressure and hardship come, we’ll surrender quickly, because we don’t know the reason behind our actions. Many people don’t even know why they go to church So when they have to put in a little effort to get there, when there’s a bit of pressure, or they’re asked to register, they say, “Why do I need to go to church?” Purpose is what gives us focus—clarity and the ability to endure under pressure. Another important question is: “Why do we exist? Why were we born? Why were we born in this generation? Why weren’t we born during the colonial era? Or in the year 2100? Why now?” I hope that after this sermon, at the very least, you will have a desire to find out. Of course, I also hope you begin to understand your life’s purpose. Without knowing our purpose in life, we will experience emptiness. A servant of God named Miles Munroe once said: “When the purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable.” The word “abuse” is abnormal use—using something in a way it was never meant to be used. No wonder so many people misuse things, simply because they don’t know their purpose. Many people get married without knowing the purpose of marriage, so it’s no surprise when they end up abusing it. To understand the purpose of something, we must ask its creator. You cannot ask the object itself—it won’t be able to answer; you have to go to the one who created it. In order to use a product that you buy properly, you need the manual...which contains a set of instructions from the manufacturer, to ensure that the product functions correctly. But to truly understand why the product was made, and the reasoning behind its design, you need to know the creator personally. You may memorize a Sidney Mohede song, know what key it’s played in, and recite all the lyrics. But if you know Sidney Mohede personally, you’ll gain deeper insight into why he wrote that song, and what he was going through at the time. So when you sing the song, you’re not just repeating lyrics— you have deeper understanding and connection, because you know the story behind the song. Maybe he wrote it in a moment of pressure, in a season where he didn’t know the way out, even after praying and waiting on God’s answer—that’s why the song came to life. When you know the creator, you sing that song from a different perspective. That’s why we need to know God. Matthew 22:34-40 (NLT) says: [34] But when the Pharisees heard [34] that he had silenced the Sadducees with his reply, they met together to question him again. [35] One of them, an expert in religious law, tried to trap him with this question: [36] “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” [37] Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, [37] all your soul, and all your mind.’ [38] This is the first and greatest commandment. [39] A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ [40] The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” This is a commandment, not a suggestion. The greatest and foremost commandment is: “Love the Lord your God.” We need to love and know God first, because we were created in His image and likeness. This means the more we know and love God, the more we come to know who we truly are. Since He is our Creator, and we were made in His image— the better we know Him, the better we understand ourselves. And the more we understand ourselves, the better we can understand others. We will be able to see everything from the right perspective. Genesis 1:26-28 (NIV) explains why God created mankind: [26] Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, [26] so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, [26] over the livestock and all the wild animals, [26] and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” [27] So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; [27] male and female he created them. [28] God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; [28] fill the earth and subdue it. [28] Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky [28] and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Let me give you a framework to help you understand how God works. Remember, since we are created in the image and likeness of God, if we understand how God works, we can understand how humans work too. First, verse 26 reveals God’s plan: “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the livestock, all the earth, and every creeping thing that crawls on the earth.” God is a God of purpose—nothing He creates is without a reason. Just because we don’t understand the purpose of something... it doesn’t mean it has none—it just means we don’t understand it. If we understood the purpose of everything, we would be god. But we are not the creator of all things. Second, after the plan is set, God executes it—He creates. Without execution, a plan remains a wishful thinking. So the fact that we are born is already a proof that God has a plan for our lives. Our very existence is a sign of His purpose. If you don’t know what God’s plan is for your life, that doesn’t mean He doesn’t have one—it just means you haven’t discovered it yet. To live without knowing your purpose is to live in vanity. Third is provision. God equips humanity with everything needed to fulfill His plan. God, as our Creator, is personally invested in the success of His creation to fulfill His plan. That’s why He provides what is needed so that His creation can carry out His will. This means that each of us have been equipped with provisions; with abilities in the form of gifts, talents, and skills to fulfill His purpose. And each person’s talents are different—uniquely suited to their individual calling. Fourth, only then does God reveal His plan. God makes His purpose known to us—and this is crucial. Because the One who has the plan is also the One who wants the plan to be known—not just understood, but fulfilled by those He has already equipped, so that it can be accomplished. To help you grasp this, let me give you an illustration. It’s no surprise that whenever you buy a product, and you open the box, you can find a manual. That manual is a message from the manufacturer...so the product can be used according to its intended purpose. But I know many of us don’t like reading manuals. You might think, “This is simple—I already know how to use this.” So we don’t read the manual. We press buttons, try things out, make assumptions, and that’s why we often don’t use the product to its full potential. Try this: when you get home, look at the manual of any product you’ve bought—a rice cooker, air fryer, whatever it is— you’ll see the first pages usually explain the parts, then how to use it. Next, there are warnings: “Don’t submerge this in water,” or “Keep it in a well-ventilated area,” or “Don’t overheat,” and so on. There are so many warnings—so that we know how to take proper care of the product. You’ll also find a section with frequently asked questions, and at the end, you will likely find a warranty: If the product is used as directed and it still malfunctions, the manufacturer will cover it—that’s the warranty. The creator has a vested interest—even though the product is now in your hands, he still entrusts you with a manual to read. In verse 28, God spoke to them: “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and over every living creature that moves on the earth.” It is God who reveals His plan—He is the one who tells us why He created mankind. In the Indonesian translation, the phrase is “have offspring,” which may seem to only refer to having children. But our role goes beyond this. In English, it says “Be fruitful and multiply”—this speaks of productivity, the ability to produce goods or services. From the beginning, humanity was created by God to be productive God’s blessing comes in the form of ability—to produce something useful for the needs of others. Yet many of us have the wrong mindset—we pray and ask for God's blessing, and what we often ask for is the end product—the final result. We ask for possessions, money, wealth… when in fact, God has already blessed us—we just don’t realize it. His blessings don’t always come as finished products, but as abilities, talents, creativity, and skills to create something. God has given each of us creativity and talents. He has also provided raw materials all around us to be utilized. Our task is to develop and activate the abilities He has entrusted to us— to discover them, sharpen them, and apply our creativity...to transform raw materials into valuable end products—whether in the form of goods or services. God never gave us a table, a chair, a closet, paper, a whiteboard, or a boat—what He gave us was a tree. Then He gave us creativity and the ability to turn that tree into all those things. And the designs are limitless and diverse, from generation to generation. God did not create humans with the ability to fly, but He gave them wisdom, intelligence, and the necessary raw materials to invent the airplane. Remember, the more useful a product or a service is, the more it helps and meets the needs of many people, and the higher its quality, then the greater the value and income it generates. When we are fruitful, we don’t need to chase after money. When we are productive, money will come to us. From the very beginning, it’s clear that God wants us to be productive. That’s why God strongly disapproves of laziness, because in the hands of the lazy, raw materials become nothing. He even created ants so the lazy could learn from them. “You lazy person, learn from the ant”—that’s why ants were created. If you watch an ant walking and you try to block its path, it won’t stop—it just keeps going. “A lazy person does not catch his prey,” says the Word of God. One’s life purpose is discovered when the gifts and talents God has given...are used to meet the needs of others. So instead of being confused and asking what God's purpose in your life is, it’s better to focus on discovering and developing your God-given gifts. Focus on developing your talents and using them to serve others. Use what you are naturally good at—what comes effortlessly to you. This is why we encourage you to serve at church. You will learn to discover and use your potential to bless others. If many people feel blessed by what you do, then you’ll begin to discover your abilities and strengths. Many people started by serving in church, and eventually became entrepreneurs. The products they made, the services they provided, or the businesses they started...were often developed from their church ministry experience. I know many who began serving as ushers, wedding assistants, kitchen volunteers, videographers, and more—from there, they discovered their skills. So if you’re offered a chance to serve at church—take it. That’s one way to find your potential. The issue, however, is that according to Scripture, mankind has fallen into sin. Sin severed the relationship between God and man. When mankind fell into sin, the creative ability—the blessing God had given, was not taken away. That’s why, even in a sinful state, humans can still create and be productive. However, because the relationship with God was broken, they no longer had access to the Source. To use a product analogy: when broken, they can’t go to customer service. The warranty no longer applies—you are on your own. While the creative ability wasn’t taken away, man lost his sense of purpose—he no longer understood why he was given talents and abilities in the first place. Romans 3: 23 (NIV) says: [23] for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, What was lost was not the ability to create, but the glory of God. Another translations says (NLT): [23] For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. What was lost wasn’t the capacity to create, but God’s quality. So people use their abilities however they please. Even though they may be diligent, persistent, and capable of developing their potential, they still fall short of God’s standard. As a result, they cannot find true fulfilment— because true fulfilment comes from knowing God personally. Knowing God is more important than knowing His plan. Let us read from Ecclesiastes 2:4-11 (NKJV): [4] I made my works great, I built myself houses, Solomon was not a regular man—he did many great works. [4] and planted myself vineyards. [5] I made myself gardens and orchards, and I planted all kinds of fruit trees in them. [6] I made myself water pools from which to water the growing trees of the grove. [7] I acquired male and female servants, Nowadays, we call them staff. [7] and had servants born in my house. [7] Yes, I had greater possessions of herds and flocks than all who were in Jerusalem before me. [8] I also gathered for myself silver and gold and the special treasures of kings and of the provinces. [8] I acquired male and female singers, the delights of the sons of men [8] and musical instruments of all kinds. [9] So I became great and excelled more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. [9] lso my wisdom remained with me. [10] Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. He would get whatever he saw and wanted. [10] I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure, For my heart rejoiced in all my labor; [10] And this was my reward from all my labor. [11] Then I looked on all the works that my hands had done And on the labor in which I had toiled; [11] And indeed all was vanity and grasping for the wind. [11] There was no profit under the sun. Solomon had everything a person could possibly seek. His accomplishments were extraordinary, and his wealth beyond measure. He held a high position; riches, throne, women—he had it all. Yet, when he looked at everything, he said that it’s all meaningless, because he lost sight of his ultimate purpose: to know God and glorify His name. Isaiah 43:7 (NIV) says: [7] everyone who is called by my name, [7] whom I have created for my glory, whom I formed and made. Another translation says (NKJV): [7] Everyone who is called by My name, [7] Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him.” We were created for His glory. Think about all the products in your hands—your smartphone, whether it's made by Sony, Samsung, Apple, or any other brand—they were created to serve a purpose and help people in their daily lives. The more a product solves problems or meets people’s needs, the more useful it is to the customer, whose name gets glorified and praised? Let me ask as I begin to close this sermon—whose name gets the praise? Is it the salesperson’s? Is it the dealer’s? If you bought your phone from Hartono, is it Hartono you praise? If you bought it from Koh Aliong, is it Aliong you praise? No—if the product truly helps you and adds value to your life, you praise the manufacturer—Apple, Samsung, Sony, BYD. And the reverse is also true: If the product breaks down after just a week, it’s the manufacturer you complain about, not the store or the salesperson. We are created for His glory. That’s why Jesus said: “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works.” Notice—Jesus did not say, “so that they see My good works,” but, “that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” So. when we live fruitfully and productively—when we serve and bring benefit to many, God’s name is the one that gets the praise. Revelation 4:11 (KJV) says: [11] “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: [11] for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” We were created for God's pleasure. That’s why we need to repent—to change the way we think, so we can be reconnected with our Creator. We don’t repent just to receive blessings, but to understand His plan, to know why we were created, and to bring Him glory and joy. Every product—whether it’s clothes, shoes, bags, glasses, even your underwear—has the creator’s name printed somewhere. This suit and shirt have the brand on them; your shoes, socks, and phone carry the name of their maker—whose name are you carrying? Whose name are you representing? Let me close with the verse that we read together: Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV) says [10] For we are His workmanship, [10] created in Christ Jesus We bear His name—Jesus. [10] for good works, which God prepared beforehand Before we were born, before we existed, God had already prepared a purpose for us. [10] that we should walk in them. And He wants us to walk in that purpose—not for our own glory, but for His glory. Wherever you go, you carry the brand of Jesus Christ. Are you living in a way that brings glory to His name? Or are you living in a way that brings Him shame? There are only two reasons someone hasn’t come to know Jesus: First, because they have never met a Christian; Second, because they have met a Christian. Purpose is about “Why?” I hope you won’t live in vanity and find your purpose in God—because you’ve been redeemed from emptiness by the precious blood of Christ. Amen.

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0:00-0:30 This month, we begin a new theme—a topic I believe is very important, because it relates to the reason why everything exists, and to the fulfillment of life. Many people are busy chasing things in life but lack a clear reason for doing so. Even after achieving what they pursue, they still feel empty inside.

0:30-1:00 That’s why we sometimes hear of someone with status and fame ending their own life. This makes people wonder what was going on in their mind. Many of us want to be like that person, to have what they have, to succeed like them, but in reality, the person we thought had it all ended up taking his own life.

1:00-1:30 It’s like someone climbing a cliff, using all their energy to reach the top, only to realize once he gets there, that he has climbed the wrong cliff. What a waste of time and energy. Purpose is about “Why?” Why do we do what we do?

1:30-2:00 If we don’t know why we’re doing something, we’ll give up easily—especially when pressure and hardship come, we’ll surrender quickly, because we don’t know the reason behind our actions. Many people don’t even know why they go to church.

2:00-2:30 So when they have to put in a little effort to get there, when there’s a bit of pressure, or they’re asked to register, they say, “Why do I need to go to church?” Purpose is what gives us focus—clarity and the ability to endure under pressure.

2:30-3:00 Another important question is: “Why do we exist? Why were we born? Why were we born in this generation? Why weren’t we born during the colonial era? Or in the year 2100? Why now?” I hope that after this sermon, at the very least, you will have a desire to find out.

3:00-3:30 Of course, I also hope you begin to understand your life’s purpose. Without knowing our purpose in life, we will experience emptiness. A servant of God named Miles Munroe once said: “When the purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable.”

3:30-4:00 The word “abuse” is abnormal use—using something in a way it was never meant to be used. No wonder so many people misuse things, simply because they don’t know their purpose. Many people get married without knowing the purpose of marriage, so it’s no surprise when they end up abusing it.

4:00-4:30 To understand the purpose of something, we must ask its creator. You cannot ask the object itself—it won’t be able to answer; you have to go to the one who created it. In order to use a product that you buy properly, you need the manual...which contains a set of instructions from the manufacturer, to ensure that the product functions correctly.

4:30-5:00 But to truly understand why the product was made, and the reasoning behind its design, you need to know the creator personally. You may memorize a Sidney Mohede song, know what key it’s played in, and recite all the lyrics. But if you know Sidney Mohede personally, you’ll gain deeper insight into why he wrote that song, and what he was going through at the time.

5:00-5:30 So when you sing the song, you’re not just repeating lyrics—you have deeper understanding and connection, because you know the story behind the song. Maybe he wrote it in a moment of pressure, in a season where he didn’t know the way out, even after praying and waiting on God’s answer—that’s why the song came to life.

5:30-6:00 When you know the creator, you sing that song from a different perspective. That’s why we need to know God. Matthew 22:34-40 (NLT) says: [34] But when the Pharisees heard [34] that he had silenced the Sadducees with his reply, they met together to question him again.

6:00-6:30 [35] One of them, an expert in religious law, tried to trap him with this question: [36] “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” [37] Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, [37] all your soul, and all your mind.’

6:30-7:00 [38] This is the first and greatest commandment. [39] A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ [40] The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” This is a commandment, not a suggestion.

7:00-7:30 The greatest and foremost commandment is: “Love the Lord your God.” We need to love and know God first, because we were created in His image and likeness. This means the more we know and love God, the more we come to know who we truly are.

7:30-8:00 Since He is our Creator, and we were made in His image—the better we know Him, the better we understand ourselves. And the more we understand ourselves, the better we can understand others. We will be able to see everything from the right perspective.

8:00-8:30 Genesis 1:26-28 (NIV) explains why God created mankind: [26] Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, [26] so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, [26] over the livestock and all the wild animals, [26] and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”

8:30-9:00 [27] So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; [27] male and female he created them. [28] God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; [28] fill the earth and subdue it. [28] Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky

9:00-9:30 [28] and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Let me give you a framework to help you understand how God works. Remember, since we are created in the image and likeness of God, if we understand how God works, we can understand how humans work too.

9:30-10:00 First, verse 26 reveals God’s plan: “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the livestock, all the earth, and every creeping thing that crawls on the earth.”

10:00-10:30 God is a God of purpose—nothing He creates is without a reason. Just because we don’t understand the purpose of something... it doesn’t mean it has none—it just means we don’t understand it. If we understood the purpose of everything, we would be god.

10:30-11:00 But we are not the creator of all things. Second, after the plan is set, God executes it—He creates. Without execution, a plan remains a wishful thinking. So the fact that we are born is already a proof that God has a plan for our lives.

11:00-11:30 Our very existence is a sign of His purpose. If you don’t know what God’s plan is for your life, that doesn’t mean He doesn’t have one—it just means you haven’t discovered it yet. To live without knowing your purpose is to live in vanity.

11:30-12:00 Third is provision. God equips humanity with everything needed to fulfill His plan. God, as our Creator, is personally invested in the success of His creation to fulfill His plan. That’s why He provides what is needed so that His creation can carry out His will.

12:00-12:30 This means that each of us have been equipped with provisions; with abilities in the form of gifts, talents, and skills to fulfill His purpose. And each person’s talents are different—uniquely suited to their individual calling.

12:30-13:00 Fourth, only then does God reveal His plan. God makes His purpose known to us—and this is crucial. Because the One who has the plan is also the One who wants the plan to be known—not just understood, but fulfilled by those He has already equipped, so that it can be accomplished.

13:00-13:30 To help you grasp this, let me give you an illustration. It’s no surprise that whenever you buy a product, and you open the box, you can find a manual. That manual is a message from the manufacturer...so the product can be used according to its intended purpose.

13:30-14:00 But I know many of us don’t like reading manuals. You might think, “This is simple—I already know how to use this.” So we don’t read the manual. We press buttons, try things out, make assumptions, and that’s why we often don’t use the product to its full potential.

14:00-14:30 Try this: when you get home, look at the manual of any product you’ve bought—a rice cooker, air fryer, whatever it is—you’ll see the first pages usually explain the parts, then how to use it. Next, there are warnings: “Don’t submerge this in water,” or “Keep it in a well-ventilated area,” or “Don’t overheat,” and so on.

14:30-15:00 There are so many warnings—so that we know how to take proper care of the product. You’ll also find a section with frequently asked questions, and at the end, you will likely find a warranty: If the product is used as directed and it still malfunctions, the manufacturer will cover it—that’s the warranty.

15:00-15:30 The creator has a vested interest—even though the product is now in your hands, he still entrusts you with a manual to read. In verse 28, God spoke to them: “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and over every living creature that moves on the earth.”

15:30-16:00 It is God who reveals His plan—He is the one who tells us why He created mankind. In the Indonesian translation, the phrase is “have offspring,” which may seem to only refer to having children. But our role goes beyond this. In English, it says “Be fruitful and multiply”—this speaks of productivity, the ability to produce goods or services.

16:00-16:30 From the beginning, humanity was created by God to be productive. God’s blessing comes in the form of ability—to produce something useful for the needs of others. Yet many of us have the wrong mindset—we pray and ask for God's blessing, and what we often ask for is the end product—the final result.

16:30-17:00 We ask for possessions, money, wealth… when in fact, God has already blessed us—we just don’t realize it. His blessings don’t always come as finished products, but as abilities, talents, creativity, and skills to create something. God has given each of us creativity and talents.

17:00-17:30 He has also provided raw materials all around us to be utilized. Our task is to develop and activate the abilities He has entrusted to us—to discover them, sharpen them, and apply our creativity...to transform raw materials into valuable end products—whether in the form of goods or services.

17:30-18:00 God never gave us a table, a chair, a closet, paper, a whiteboard, or a boat—what He gave us was a tree. Then He gave us creativity and the ability to turn that tree into all those things. And the designs are limitless and diverse, from generation to generation.

18:00-18:30 God did not create humans with the ability to fly, but He gave them wisdom, intelligence, and the necessary raw materials to invent the airplane. Remember, the more useful a product or a service is, the more it helps and meets the needs of many people, and the higher its quality, then the greater the value and income it generates.

18:30-19:00 When we are fruitful, we don’t need to chase after money. When we are productive, money will come to us. From the very beginning, it’s clear that God wants us to be productive. That’s why God strongly disapproves of laziness, because in the hands of the lazy, raw materials become nothing.

19:00-19:30 He even created ants so the lazy could learn from them. “You lazy person, learn from the ant”—that’s why ants were created. If you watch an ant walking and you try to block its path, it won’t stop—it just keeps going. “A lazy person does not catch his prey,” says the Word of God.

19:30-20:00 One’s life purpose is discovered when the gifts and talents God has given...are used to meet the needs of others. So instead of being confused and asking what God's purpose in your life is, it’s better to focus on discovering and developing your God-given gifts.

20:00-20:30 Focus on developing your talents and using them to serve others. Use what you are naturally good at—what comes effortlessly to you. This is why we encourage you to serve at church. You will learn to discover and use your potential to bless others.

20:30-21:00 If many people feel blessed by what you do, then you’ll begin to discover your abilities and strengths. Many people started by serving in church, and eventually became entrepreneurs. The products they made, the services they provided, or the businesses they started...were often developed from their church ministry experience.

21:00-21:30 I know many who began serving as ushers, wedding assistants, kitchen volunteers, videographers, and more—from there, they discovered their skills. So if you’re offered a chance to serve at church—take it. That’s one way to find your potential.

21:30-22:00 The issue, however, is that according to Scripture, mankind has fallen into sin. Sin severed the relationship between God and man. When mankind fell into sin, the creative ability—the blessing God had given, was not taken away.

22:00-22:30 That’s why, even in a sinful state, humans can still create and be productive. However, because the relationship with God was broken, they no longer had access to the Source. To use a product analogy: when broken, they can’t go to customer service.

22:30-23:00 The warranty no longer applies—you are on your own. While the creative ability wasn’t taken away, man lost his sense of purpose—he no longer understood why he was given talents and abilities in the first place. Romans 3: 23 (NIV) says: [23] for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

23:00-23:30 What was lost was not the ability to create, but the glory of God. Another translations says (NLT): [23] For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. What was lost wasn’t the capacity to create, but God’s quality.

23:30-24:00 So people use their abilities however they please. Even though they may be diligent, persistent, and capable of developing their potential, they still fall short of God’s standard. As a result, they cannot find true fulfillment—because true fulfillment comes from knowing God personally.

24:00-24:30 Knowing God is more important than knowing His plan. Let us read from Ecclesiastes 2:4-11 (NKJV): [4] I made my works great, I built myself houses, Solomon was not a regular man—he did many great works. [4] and planted myself vineyards.

24:30-25:00 [5] I made myself gardens and orchards, and I planted all kinds of fruit trees in them. [6] I made myself water pools from which to water the growing trees of the grove. [7] I acquired male and female servants, Nowadays, we call them staff.

25:00-25:30 [7] and had servants born in my house. [7] Yes, I had greater possessions of herds and flocks than all who were in Jerusalem before me. [8] I also gathered for myself silver and gold and the special treasures of kings and of the provinces.

25:30-26:00 [8] I acquired male and female singers, the delights of the sons of men [8] and musical instruments of all kinds. [9] So I became great and excelled more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. [9] Also my wisdom remained with me.

26:00-26:30 [10] Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. He would get whatever he saw and wanted. [10] I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure, For my heart rejoiced in all my labor; [10] And this was my reward from all my labor.

26:30-27:00 [11] Then I looked on all the works that my hands had done And on the labor in which I had toiled; [11] And indeed all was vanity and grasping for the wind. [11] There was no profit under the sun. Solomon had everything a person could possibly seek.

27:00-27:30 His accomplishments were extraordinary, and his wealth beyond measure. He held a high position; riches, throne, women—he had it all. Yet, when he looked at everything, he said that it’s all meaningless, because he lost sight of his ultimate purpose: to know God and glorify His name.

27:30-28:00 Isaiah 43:7 (NIV) says: [7] everyone who is called by my name, [7] whom I have created for my glory, whom I formed and made. Another translation says (NKJV): [7] Everyone who is called by My name, [7] Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him.”

28:00-28:30 We were created for His glory. Think about all the products in your hands—your smartphone, whether it's made by Sony, Samsung, Apple, or any other brand—they were created to serve a purpose and help people in their daily lives.

28:30-29:00 The more a product solves problems or meets people’s needs, the more useful it is to the customer, whose name gets glorified and praised? Let me ask as I begin to close this sermon—whose name gets the praise? Is it the salesperson’s? Is it the dealer’s?

29:00-29:30 If you bought your phone from Hartono, is it Hartono you praise? If you bought it from Koh Aliong, is it Aliong you praise? No—if the product truly helps you and adds value to your life, you praise the manufacturer—Apple, Samsung, Sony, BYD.

29:30-30:00 And the reverse is also true: If the product breaks down after just a week, it’s the manufacturer you complain about, not the store or the salesperson. We are created for His glory. That’s why Jesus said: “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

30:00-30:30 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works.” Notice—Jesus did not say, “so that they see My good works,” but, “that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” So. when we live fruitfully and productively—when we serve and bring benefit to many,

30:30-31:00 God’s name is the one that gets the praise. Revelation 4:11 (KJV) says: [11] “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: [11] for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”

31:00-31:30 We were created for God's pleasure. That’s why we need to repent—to change the way we think, so we can be reconnected with our Creator. We don’t repent just to receive blessings, but to understand His plan, to know why we were created, and to bring Him glory and joy.

31:30-32:00 Every product—whether it’s clothes, shoes, bags, glasses, even your underwear—has the creator’s name printed somewhere. This suit and shirt have the brand on them; your shoes, socks, and phone carry the name of their maker—whose name are you carrying? Whose name are you representing?

32:00-32:30 Let me close with the verse that we read together: Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV) says [10] For we are His workmanship, [10] created in Christ Jesus We bear His name—Jesus. [10] for good works, which God prepared beforehand

32:30-33:00 Before we were born, before we existed, God had already prepared a purpose for us. [10] that we should walk in them. And He wants us to walk in that purpose—not for our own glory, but for His glory. Wherever you go, you carry the brand of Jesus Christ.

33:00-33:30 Are you living in a way that brings glory to His name? Or are you living in a way that brings Him shame? There are only two reasons someone hasn’t come to know Jesus: First, because they have never met a Christian; Second, because they have met a Christian.

33:30-34:00 Purpose is about “Why?” I hope you won’t live in vanity and find your purpose in God—because you’ve been redeemed from emptiness by the precious blood of Christ. Amen.

I cannot guarantee a perfect translation that captures all nuances of the original sermon, as I am translating from a translation. However, I will provide a translation of the previously time-stamped English transcript into Indonesian. Please note that some idiomatic expressions might not translate perfectly.

0:00-0:30 Bulan ini, kita memulai tema baru—suatu topik yang saya yakini sangat penting, karena berhubungan dengan alasan mengapa segala sesuatu ada, dan untuk pemenuhan hidup. Banyak orang sibuk mengejar hal-hal dalam hidup tetapi kurang memiliki alasan yang jelas untuk melakukannya. Bahkan setelah mencapai apa yang mereka kejar, mereka masih merasa hampa di dalam.

0:30-1:00 Itulah mengapa kita kadang mendengar tentang seseorang yang memiliki status dan ketenaran mengakhiri hidupnya sendiri. Ini membuat orang bertanya-tanya apa yang terjadi dalam pikiran mereka. Banyak dari kita ingin menjadi seperti orang itu, memiliki apa yang mereka miliki, sukses seperti mereka, tetapi kenyataannya, orang yang kita kira memiliki segalanya malah mengakhiri hidupnya sendiri.

1:00-1:30 Seperti seseorang yang mendaki tebing, menggunakan semua energinya untuk mencapai puncak, hanya untuk menyadari begitu sampai di sana, bahwa ia telah mendaki tebing yang salah. Betapa sia-sia waktu dan energinya. Tujuan hidup adalah tentang "Mengapa?" Mengapa kita melakukan apa yang kita lakukan?

1:30-2:00 Jika kita tidak tahu mengapa kita melakukan sesuatu, kita akan mudah menyerah—terutama ketika tekanan dan kesulitan datang, kita akan cepat menyerah, karena kita tidak tahu alasan di balik tindakan kita. Banyak orang bahkan tidak tahu mengapa mereka pergi ke gereja.

2:00-2:30 Jadi ketika mereka harus sedikit berusaha untuk sampai ke sana, ketika ada sedikit tekanan, atau mereka diminta untuk mendaftar, mereka berkata, “Mengapa saya perlu pergi ke gereja?” Tujuan adalah apa yang memberi kita fokus—kejelasan dan kemampuan untuk bertahan di bawah tekanan.

2:30-3:00 Pertanyaan penting lainnya adalah: “Mengapa kita ada? Mengapa kita dilahirkan? Mengapa kita dilahirkan di generasi ini? Mengapa kita tidak dilahirkan pada masa penjajahan? Atau di tahun 2100? Mengapa sekarang?” Saya berharap setelah khotbah ini, setidaknya, Anda akan memiliki keinginan untuk mengetahuinya.

3:00-3:30 Tentu saja, saya juga berharap Anda mulai memahami tujuan hidup Anda. Tanpa mengetahui tujuan kita dalam hidup, kita akan mengalami kekosongan. Seorang hamba Tuhan bernama Miles Munroe pernah berkata: “Ketika tujuan tidak diketahui, penyalahgunaan tidak dapat dihindari.”

3:30-4:00 Kata "penyalahgunaan" adalah penggunaan yang tidak normal—menggunakan sesuatu dengan cara yang tidak pernah dimaksudkan untuk digunakan. Tidak heran begitu banyak orang menyalahgunakan berbagai hal, hanya karena mereka tidak mengetahui tujuannya. Banyak orang menikah tanpa mengetahui tujuan pernikahan, jadi tidak mengherankan jika mereka akhirnya menyalahgunakannya.

4:00-4:30 Untuk memahami tujuan sesuatu, kita harus bertanya kepada penciptanya. Anda tidak bisa bertanya pada objek itu sendiri—ia tidak akan bisa menjawab; Anda harus pergi kepada orang yang menciptakannya. Untuk menggunakan produk yang Anda beli dengan benar, Anda perlu manual… yang berisi serangkaian instruksi dari produsen, untuk memastikan produk berfungsi dengan benar.

4:30-5:00 Tetapi untuk benar-benar memahami mengapa produk itu dibuat, dan alasan di balik desainnya, Anda perlu mengenal penciptanya secara pribadi. Anda mungkin menghafal lagu Sidney Mohede, tahu kunci apa yang dimainkannya, dan membacakan semua liriknya. Tetapi jika Anda mengenal Sidney Mohede secara pribadi, Anda akan mendapatkan wawasan yang lebih dalam tentang mengapa dia menulis lagu itu, dan apa yang dia alami pada saat itu.

**5:00-5:30 Jadi ketika Anda menyanyikan lagu itu, Anda tidak hanya mengulangi lirik—Anda memiliki pemahaman dan koneksi yang lebih dalam, karena Anda tahu cerita di balik lagu itu. Mungkin dia menulisnya di saat tekanan, di musim di mana dia tidak tahu jalan keluar, bahkan setelah berdoa dan menantikan jawaban Tuhan—itulah mengapa lagu itu tercipta.

5:30-6:00 Ketika Anda mengenal Sang Pencipta, Anda menyanyikan lagu itu dari perspektif yang berbeda. Itulah mengapa kita perlu mengenal Tuhan. Matius 22:34-40 (NLT) mengatakan: [34] Tetapi ketika orang-orang Farisi mendengar [34] bahwa Ia telah membungkam orang-orang Saduki dengan jawaban-Nya, mereka berkumpul untuk menanyai-Nya lagi.

6:00-6:30 [35] Salah seorang dari mereka, seorang ahli Taurat, mencoba menjebak Dia dengan pertanyaan ini: [36] “Guru, hukum Taurat mana yang terutama?” [37] Yesus menjawab: “Kasihilah Tuhan, Allahmu, dengan segenap hatimu dan dengan segenap jiwamu dan dengan segenap akal budimu.”

6:30-7:00 [38] Itulah hukum yang terutama dan yang pertama. [39] Dan hukum yang kedua, yang sama dengan itu, ialah: Kasihilah sesamamu manusia seperti dirimu sendiri.” [40] Pada kedua hukum inilah tergantung seluruh hukum Taurat dan kitab para nabi.” Ini adalah perintah, bukan saran.

7:00-7:30 Perintah yang terbesar dan yang terutama adalah: "Kasihilah Tuhan, Allahmu." Kita perlu mengasihi dan mengenal Tuhan lebih dulu, karena kita diciptakan menurut gambar dan rupa-Nya. Ini berarti semakin kita mengenal dan mengasihi Tuhan, semakin kita mengenal siapa diri kita sebenarnya.

7:30-8:00 Karena Dia adalah Pencipta kita, dan kita diciptakan menurut gambar-Nya—semakin baik kita mengenal Dia, semakin baik kita memahami diri kita sendiri. Dan semakin kita memahami diri kita sendiri, semakin baik kita dapat memahami orang lain. Kita akan dapat melihat segala sesuatu dari perspektif yang benar.

8:00-8:30 Kejadian 1:26-28 (NIV) menjelaskan mengapa Tuhan menciptakan umat manusia: [26] Lalu berfirmanlah Allah: "Baiklah Kita menjadikan manusia menurut gambar dan rupa Kita, supaya mereka berkuasa atas ikan-ikan di laut dan burung-burung di udara dan atas ternak dan atas seluruh bumi dan atas semua binatang melata yang merayap di bumi.”

8:30-9:00 [27] Maka Allah menciptakan manusia itu menurut gambar-Nya, menurut gambar Allah diciptakan-Nya mereka; laki-laki dan perempuan diciptakan-Nya mereka. [28] Allah memberkati mereka, lalu Allah berfirman kepada mereka: "Beranakcuculah dan bertambah banyak; penuhilah bumi dan taklukkanlah itu, berkuasalah atas ikan-ikan di laut dan burung-burung di udara dan atas segala binatang yang merayap di bumi.”

9:00-9:30 Izinkan saya memberi Anda kerangka untuk membantu Anda memahami bagaimana Tuhan bekerja. Ingat, karena kita diciptakan menurut gambar dan rupa Allah, jika kita memahami bagaimana Tuhan bekerja, kita juga dapat memahami bagaimana manusia bekerja.

9:30-10:00 Pertama, ayat 26 mengungkapkan rencana Tuhan: "Baiklah Kita menjadikan manusia menurut gambar dan rupa Kita, sehingga mereka berkuasa atas ikan-ikan di laut, burung-burung di udara, ternak, seluruh bumi, dan setiap makhluk yang merayap di bumi."

10:00-10:30 Tuhan adalah Tuhan yang memiliki tujuan—tidak ada yang Dia ciptakan tanpa alasan. Hanya karena kita tidak memahami tujuan sesuatu...itu tidak berarti bahwa ia tidak memiliki tujuan—itu hanya berarti kita tidak memahaminya. Jika kita memahami tujuan dari segala sesuatu, kita akan menjadi Tuhan.

10:30-11:00 Tetapi kita bukanlah pencipta segala sesuatu. Kedua, setelah rencana ditetapkan, Tuhan melaksanakannya—Dia menciptakan. Tanpa pelaksanaan, rencana tetap menjadi angan-angan. Jadi fakta bahwa kita dilahirkan sudah merupakan bukti bahwa Tuhan memiliki rencana untuk hidup kita.

11:00-11:30 Keberadaan kita sendiri adalah tanda tujuan-Nya. Jika Anda tidak tahu apa rencana Tuhan untuk hidup Anda, itu tidak berarti Dia tidak memilikinya—itu hanya berarti Anda belum menemukannya. Hidup tanpa mengetahui tujuan Anda adalah hidup dalam kesia-siaan.

11:30-12:00 Ketiga adalah penyediaan. Tuhan melengkapi umat manusia dengan segala sesuatu yang dibutuhkan untuk memenuhi rencana-Nya. Tuhan, sebagai Pencipta kita, secara pribadi berinvestasi dalam keberhasilan ciptaan-Nya untuk memenuhi rencana-Nya. Itulah mengapa Dia menyediakan apa yang dibutuhkan sehingga ciptaan-Nya dapat melaksanakan kehendak-Nya.

12:00-12:30 Ini berarti bahwa kita masing-masing telah dilengkapi dengan penyediaan; dengan kemampuan dalam bentuk karunia, bakat, dan keahlian untuk memenuhi tujuan-Nya. Dan bakat setiap orang berbeda—unik sesuai dengan panggilan masing-masing.

12:30-13:00 Keempat, barulah Tuhan menyatakan rencana-Nya. Tuhan menyatakan tujuan-Nya kepada kita—dan ini sangat penting. Karena Dia yang memiliki rencana juga adalah Dia yang ingin rencana itu diketahui—tidak hanya dipahami, tetapi juga dipenuhi oleh mereka yang telah Dia bekali, sehingga dapat terlaksana.

13:00-13:30 Untuk membantu Anda memahami ini, izinkan saya memberi Anda ilustrasi. Tidak mengherankan bahwa setiap kali Anda membeli suatu produk, dan Anda membuka kotaknya, Anda dapat menemukan manual. Manual itu adalah pesan dari produsen...sehingga produk dapat digunakan sesuai dengan tujuan yang dimaksudkan.

13:30-14:00 Tetapi saya tahu banyak dari kita tidak suka membaca manual. Anda mungkin berpikir, “Ini sederhana—saya sudah tahu cara menggunakan ini.” Jadi kita tidak membaca manualnya. Kita menekan tombol, mencoba hal-hal, membuat asumsi, dan itulah sebabnya kita sering tidak menggunakan produk untuk potensi penuhnya.

14:00-14:30 Cobalah ini: ketika Anda sampai di rumah, lihatlah manual dari produk apa pun yang telah Anda beli—penanak nasi, penggorengan udara, apa pun itu—Anda akan melihat halaman pertama biasanya menjelaskan bagian-bagiannya, lalu cara menggunakannya. Berikutnya, ada peringatan: “Jangan merendam ini dalam air,” atau “Simpan di tempat yang berventilasi baik,” atau “Jangan terlalu panas,” dan sebagainya.

14:30-15:00 Ada begitu banyak peringatan—sehingga kita tahu bagaimana merawat produk dengan benar. Anda juga akan menemukan bagian dengan pertanyaan yang sering diajukan, dan pada akhirnya, Anda mungkin akan menemukan garansi: Jika produk digunakan seperti yang diarahkan dan masih mengalami kerusakan, produsen akan menanggungnya—itulah garansi.

15:00-15:30 Pencipta memiliki kepentingan—meskipun produk sekarang ada di tangan Anda, ia masih mempercayakan Anda dengan manual untuk dibaca. Pada ayat 28, Tuhan berbicara kepada mereka: "Beranakcuculah dan bertambah banyak; penuhilah bumi dan taklukkanlah itu. Berkuasalah atas ikan-ikan di laut, burung-burung di udara, dan atas segala binatang yang merayap di bumi.”

15:30-16:00 Tuhanlah yang menyatakan rencana-Nya—Dialah yang memberi tahu kita mengapa Dia menciptakan umat manusia. Dalam terjemahan Indonesia, frasa tersebut adalah "memiliki keturunan," yang tampaknya hanya merujuk pada memiliki anak. Tetapi peran kita melampaui ini. Dalam bahasa Inggris, tertulis "Beranakcuculah dan bertambah banyak"—ini berbicara tentang produktivitas, kemampuan untuk menghasilkan barang atau jasa.

16:00-16:30 Dari awal, umat manusia diciptakan oleh Tuhan untuk menjadi produktif. Berkat Tuhan datang dalam bentuk kemampuan—untuk menghasilkan sesuatu yang berguna bagi kebutuhan orang lain. Namun banyak dari kita memiliki pola pikir yang salah—kita berdoa dan meminta berkat Tuhan, dan apa yang sering kita minta adalah produk akhir—hasil akhirnya.

16:30-17:00 Kita meminta harta benda, uang, kekayaan… padahal sebenarnya Tuhan telah memberkati kita—kita hanya tidak menyadarinya. Berkat-Nya tidak selalu datang sebagai produk jadi, tetapi sebagai kemampuan, bakat, kreativitas, dan keterampilan untuk menciptakan sesuatu. Tuhan telah memberi kita masing-masing kreativitas dan bakat.

17:00-17:30 Dia juga telah menyediakan bahan baku di sekitar kita untuk dimanfaatkan. Tugas kita adalah mengembangkan dan mengaktifkan kemampuan yang telah Dia percayakan kepada kita—untuk menemukannya, mempertajamnya, dan menerapkan kreativitas kita...untuk mengubah bahan baku menjadi produk akhir yang bernilai—baik dalam bentuk barang maupun jasa.

17:30-18:00 Tuhan tidak pernah memberi kita meja, kursi, lemari, kertas, papan tulis, atau perahu—yang Dia berikan kepada kita adalah pohon. Kemudian Dia memberi kita kreativitas dan kemampuan untuk mengubah pohon itu menjadi semua hal itu. Dan desainnya tidak terbatas dan beragam, dari generasi ke generasi.

18:00-18:30 Tuhan tidak menciptakan manusia dengan kemampuan untuk terbang, tetapi Dia memberi mereka kebijaksanaan, kecerdasan, dan bahan baku yang diperlukan untuk menciptakan pesawat terbang. Ingat, semakin berguna suatu produk atau jasa, semakin banyak membantu dan memenuhi kebutuhan banyak orang, dan semakin tinggi kualitasnya, maka semakin besar nilai dan pendapatan yang dihasilkan.

18:30-19:00 Ketika kita berbuah, kita tidak perlu mengejar uang. Ketika kita produktif, uang akan datang kepada kita. Dari awal, jelas bahwa Tuhan ingin kita produktif. Itulah mengapa Tuhan sangat tidak menyukai kemalasan, karena di tangan orang yang malas, bahan baku menjadi tidak ada.

19:00-19:30 Dia bahkan menciptakan semut agar orang yang malas dapat belajar dari mereka. “Hai orang yang malas, belajarlah dari semut”—itulah mengapa semut diciptakan. Jika Anda melihat semut berjalan dan Anda mencoba menghalangi jalannya, ia tidak akan berhenti—ia terus berjalan. "Orang yang malas tidak menangkap mangsanya," kata Firman Tuhan.

19:30-20:00 Tujuan hidup seseorang ditemukan ketika karunia dan bakat yang diberikan Tuhan...digunakan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan orang lain. Jadi, alih-alih bingung dan bertanya apa tujuan Tuhan dalam hidup Anda, lebih baik fokus pada menemukan dan mengembangkan karunia yang diberikan Tuhan.

20:00-20:30 Fokuslah pada pengembangan bakat Anda dan gunakanlah untuk melayani orang lain. Gunakan apa yang Anda kuasai secara alami—apa yang mudah Anda lakukan. Inilah sebabnya mengapa kami mendorong Anda untuk melayani di gereja. Anda akan belajar untuk menemukan dan menggunakan potensi Anda untuk memberkati orang lain.

20:30-21:00 Jika banyak orang merasa diberkati oleh apa yang Anda lakukan, maka Anda akan mulai menemukan kemampuan dan kekuatan Anda. Banyak orang mulai dengan melayani di gereja, dan akhirnya menjadi pengusaha. Produk yang mereka buat, jasa yang mereka berikan, atau bisnis yang mereka mulai...seringkali dikembangkan dari pengalaman pelayanan gereja mereka.

21:00-21:30 Saya kenal banyak yang mulai melayani sebagai petugas penerima tamu, asisten pernikahan, relawan dapur, videografer, dan banyak lagi—dari situ, mereka menemukan keterampilan mereka. Jadi jika Anda diberi kesempatan untuk melayani di gereja—terima. Itu salah satu cara untuk menemukan potensi Anda.

21:30-22:00 Masalahnya, bagaimanapun, adalah bahwa menurut Alkitab, umat manusia telah jatuh ke dalam dosa. Dosa memutuskan hubungan antara Tuhan dan manusia. Ketika umat manusia jatuh ke dalam dosa, kemampuan kreatif—berkat yang diberikan Tuhan, tidak diambil.

22:00-22:30 Itulah sebabnya, bahkan dalam keadaan berdosa, manusia masih dapat menciptakan dan produktif. Namun, karena hubungan dengan Tuhan rusak, mereka tidak lagi memiliki akses ke Sumbernya. Untuk menggunakan analogi produk: ketika rusak, mereka tidak dapat pergi ke layanan pelanggan.

22:30-23:00 Garansi tidak berlaku lagi—Anda sendiri. Sementara kemampuan kreatif tidak diambil, manusia kehilangan rasa tujuan—dia tidak lagi mengerti mengapa dia diberi bakat dan kemampuan pada awalnya. Roma 3:23 (NIV) mengatakan: [23] karena semua orang telah berbuat dosa dan telah kehilangan kemuliaan Allah,

23:00-23:30 Apa yang hilang bukanlah kemampuan untuk menciptakan, tetapi kemuliaan Allah. Terjemahan lain mengatakan (NLT): [23] Karena semua orang telah berbuat dosa; kita semua gagal mencapai standar kemuliaan Allah. Apa yang hilang bukanlah kapasitas untuk menciptakan, tetapi kualitas Allah.

23:30-24:00 Jadi orang menggunakan kemampuan mereka sesuka mereka. Meskipun mereka mungkin rajin, gigih, dan mampu mengembangkan potensi mereka, mereka masih gagal mencapai standar Allah. Akibatnya, mereka tidak dapat menemukan kepuasan sejati—karena kepuasan sejati datang dari mengenal Allah secara pribadi.

24:00-24:30 Mengenal Allah lebih penting daripada mengetahui rencana-Nya. Mari kita baca dari Pengkhotbah 2:4-11 (NKJV): [4] Aku membuat banyak pekerjaan yang besar, aku mendirikan banyak rumah bagiku, Salomo bukanlah orang biasa—ia melakukan banyak pekerjaan besar. [4] dan aku membuat kebun-kebun anggur bagiku.

24:30-25:00 [5] Aku membuat kebun-kebun dan taman-taman bagiku, dan aku menanami berbagai macam pohon buah-buahan di dalamnya. [6] Aku membuat kolam-kolam air bagiku untuk mengairi hutan pohon-pohon yang ditanam. [7] Aku memperoleh budak-budak laki-laki dan perempuan, Sekarang ini kita menyebutnya staf.

25:00-25:30 [7] dan aku mempunyai budak-budak yang lahir di rumahku. [7] Ya, aku mempunyai harta benda berupa kawanan lembu sapi dan kambing domba yang lebih banyak dari semua orang yang sebelum aku di Yerusalem. [8] Akupun mengumpulkan perak dan emas dan harta benda khusus dari raja-raja dan daerah-daerah.

25:30-26:00 [8] Akupun memperoleh penyanyi-penyanyi laki-laki dan perempuan dan kesenangan-kesenangan manusia [8] dan berbagai alat musik. [9] Maka aku menjadi besar dan melebihi semua orang yang sebelum aku di Yerusalem. [9] Kebijaksanaanpun tetap ada padaku.

26:00-26:30 [10] Segala sesuatu yang diinginkan mataku, aku tidak menahannya daripadanya. Ia akan mendapatkan apa pun yang dilihat dan diinginkannya. [10] Aku tidak menahan hatiku dari sesuatu kesenanganpun, Sebab hatiku bersukacita karena segala jerih payahku; [10] Dan inilah balasan bagiku dari segala jerih payahku.

26:30-27:00 [11] Lalu kupandang segala pekerjaan yang telah dibuat tanganku dan segala jerih payah yang telah kujalani; [11] Dan sesungguhnya semuanya itu adalah kesia-siaan belaka dan usaha yang sia-sia. [11] Tidak ada keuntungan di bawah matahari. Salomo memiliki segala sesuatu yang dapat dicari oleh seseorang.

27:00-27:30 Prestasi-prestasinya luar biasa, dan kekayaannya tak terukur. Ia memegang kedudukan tinggi; kekayaan, takhta, perempuan—ia memiliki semuanya. Namun, ketika ia melihat semuanya, ia mengatakan bahwa itu semua tidak berarti, karena ia kehilangan pandangan akan tujuan utamanya: untuk mengenal Allah dan memuliakan nama-Nya.

27:30-28:00 Yesaya 43:7 (NIV) mengatakan: [7] setiap orang yang disebut dengan nama-Ku, [7] yang telah Kubuat untuk kemuliaan-Ku, yang telah Kupadukan dan yang telah Kubu-at. Terjemahan lain mengatakan (NKJV): [7] Setiap orang yang disebut dengan nama-Ku, [7] Yang telah Kuciptakan untuk kemuliaan-Ku; Aku telah membentuknya, ya, Aku telah membuatnya.”

28:00-28:30 Kita diciptakan untuk kemuliaan-Nya. Pikirkan semua produk di tangan Anda—ponsel cerdas Anda, apakah itu dibuat oleh Sony, Samsung, Apple, atau merek lain—mereka diciptakan untuk melayani suatu tujuan dan membantu orang dalam kehidupan sehari-hari mereka.

28:30-29:00 Semakin banyak produk memecahkan masalah atau memenuhi kebutuhan orang, semakin berguna bagi pelanggan, nama siapa yang dimuliakan dan dipuji? Izinkan saya bertanya ketika saya mulai menutup khotbah ini—nama siapa yang mendapat pujian? Apakah itu tenaga penjual? Apakah itu dealer?

29:00-29:30 Jika Anda membeli ponsel Anda dari Hartono, apakah Hartono yang Anda puji? Jika Anda membelinya dari Koh Aliong, apakah Aliong yang Anda puji? Tidak—jika produk itu benar-benar membantu Anda dan menambah nilai pada hidup Anda, Anda memuji pabrikan—Apple, Samsung, Sony, BYD.

29:30-30:00 Dan kebalikannya juga benar: Jika produk rusak setelah hanya satu minggu, pabrikanlah yang Anda komplain, bukan toko atau tenaga penjualnya. Kita diciptakan untuk kemuliaan-Nya. Itulah sebabnya Yesus berkata: “Kamu adalah terang dunia. Kota yang terletak di atas gunung tidak mungkin tersembunyi.

30:00-30:30 Biarlah terangmu bercahaya di depan orang, supaya mereka melihat perbuatanmu yang baik.” Perhatikan—Yesus tidak mengatakan, “supaya mereka melihat perbuatan baik-Ku,” tetapi, “supaya mereka melihat perbuatanmu yang baik dan memuliakan Bapamu yang di surga.” Jadi. ketika kita hidup dengan berbuah dan produktif—ketika kita melayani dan membawa manfaat bagi banyak orang,

30:30-31:00 nama Tuhanlah yang mendapat pujian. Wahyu 4:11 (KJV) mengatakan: [11] “Engkau layak, ya Tuhan, menerima kemuliaan dan hormat dan kuasa: [11] karena Engkau telah menciptakan segala sesuatu, dan karena kesukaan-Mu mereka ada dan telah diciptakan.”

31:00-31:30 Kita diciptakan untuk kesenangan Allah. Itulah mengapa kita perlu bertobat—untuk mengubah cara berpikir kita, sehingga kita dapat terhubung kembali dengan Pencipta kita. Kita tidak bertobat hanya untuk menerima berkat, tetapi untuk memahami rencana-Nya, untuk mengetahui mengapa kita diciptakan, dan untuk membawa kemuliaan dan sukacita bagi-Nya.

31:30-32:00 Setiap produk—baik itu pakaian, sepatu, tas, kacamata, bahkan pakaian dalam Anda—memiliki nama penciptanya yang tercetak di suatu tempat. Jas dan kemeja ini memiliki merek di atasnya; sepatu, kaus kaki, dan ponsel Anda membawa nama pembuatnya—nama siapa yang Anda bawa? Nama siapa yang Anda wakili?

32:00-32:30 Izinkan saya menutup dengan ayat yang kita baca bersama: Efesus 2:10 (NKJV) mengatakan [10] Sebab kita adalah buatan-Nya, [10] diciptakan dalam Kristus Yesus Kita menanggung nama-Nya—Yesus. [10] untuk melakukan pekerjaan baik, yang telah dipersiapkan Allah sebelumnya

32:30-33:00 Sebelum kita lahir, sebelum kita ada, Allah telah mempersiapkan tujuan untuk kita. [10] supaya kita hidup di dalamnya. Dan Dia ingin kita hidup dalam tujuan itu—bukan untuk kemuliaan kita sendiri, tetapi untuk kemuliaan-Nya. Ke mana pun Anda pergi, Anda membawa merek Yesus Kristus.

33:00-33:30 Apakah Anda hidup dengan cara yang memuliakan nama-Nya? Atau apakah Anda hidup dengan cara yang membuatnya malu? Ada dua alasan mengapa seseorang belum mengenal Yesus: Pertama, karena mereka belum pernah bertemu orang Kristen; Kedua, karena mereka telah bertemu orang Kristen.

33:30-34:00 Tujuan adalah tentang "Mengapa?" Saya harap Anda tidak akan hidup dalam kesia-siaan dan menemukan tujuan Anda di dalam Tuhan—karena Anda telah ditebus dari kekosongan oleh darah Kristus yang mahal. Amin.

Again, please remember this is a translation from a translated text and may not perfectly reflect the original sermon's intent and style.